Engraved Bamboo iPhone Cases by Grove

If you’re not a plastic hard case kind of person, then maybe you should turn your attention to these laser-engraved bamboo iPhone cases by Grove. There is a line of Artist Series cases you can choose from, the option to make a custom design, or a plain, blank case if you want it clean and simple. There are three bamboo color options and a variety of metal bezel colors to customize your own look. If you didn’t know, Grove is Joe Mansfield from Engrave, and Ken Tomita from Tomita Designs. They’re quite the dynamic duo. The duo now offers iPhone4 cases as well.

Grove sent me a case to check out, customized just for me. I opted for the medium bamboo color and a silver bezel. I wanted the Design Milk logo engraved in the back. It arrived a few days later. I can’t wait to show it off at ICFF. What I was most impressed with about the case was actually the packaging:

It has a nice, soft backing so it doesn’t scratch up the back of your phone.

Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk, is a Jersey girl living the laid back life in SoCal. She dreams of architectural jewelry, running more than 8 miles + having enough free time to enjoy some of her favorite things—running, reading, and drawing.

Francis on 06.28.2010 at 10:38 AM

Does it add much bulk or width to the phone? I really like the design but I’d like to keep my phone as close to it’s original size as possible. Also, would it fit an Invisible Shield or other such film under the case?